Painting of the noted oboist and composer signed P. Musin after the original

by Thomas Gainsborough 1727-1788 . Late 20th century by Johann Christian Fischer

$400 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

Fischer is depicted standing, leaning on a piano with pensive upward gaze, quill pen in hand. An oboe lies prominently on top of the piano in front of an open book of music, with additional large folio volumes ?music somewhat haphazardly arranged on the floor; a violin and bow sir on a chair behind him.Image size 407 x 260 mm.; overall size 480 x 335 mm. A modern reproduction in a wooden frame gilt. Minor short ca. 35 mm vertical surface scratch to left

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